Crolin gracie biography

You can't get Brazilian jiu-jitsu without Gracie jiu-jitsu.

The Gracie family is a family of martial artists originally from Belém, state of Pará, Brazil, whose ancestors came from Paisley, Scotland.

Founded by Master Crolin Gracie, Gracie Gym follows a martial arts family tradition which began in by his father Carlos Gracie, and his uncle Hélio Gracie.

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One of the founders of Gracie Barra and Gracie Gym, Crolin Gracie is the son of Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder, Carlos Gracie (Senior).

Crolin Gracie, son of Carlos, was revered as the next best competitor after Rolls.

In fact, without the Gracie family, jiu-jitsu wouldn't be what it is today. Tracing the Gracie family tree back to its origins shows just how much influence this phenomenal family has had on the development of the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

This article outlines the many key members of the Gracie family and their contributions to the development of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

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The Beginnings of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The history and origins of Brazilian jiu-jitsu begin in Japan.

Mitsuyo Maeda was a student of Jigoro Kano – the founder of what we know today as Judo – in Japan in the late 1890s.

In 1904, Maeda travelled around the world to spread the art of Kano Jiu-Jitsu/Judo.

In 1914, he travelled to Brazil and befriended Gastâo Gracie, who helped Maeda put on Judo demonstrations throughout the country.

Carlos Gracie, Gastão’s eldest son, began learning the art of Kano jiu-jitsu/Judo from